Entry requirements

Purpose

The course aims to deepen the student´s ability to plan, implement and present the results of a scientific investigation. Furthermore, the course aims to develop the student´s ability to apply method and theory, as well as to critically evaluate research in the field.

Contents

In the course, the student works independently to plan and conduct sport science research. All parts of the research process are addressed in the course, such as: developing a research question, writing a literature review, selecting appropriate methods, conducting data collection, conducting analysis and drawing conclusions and present the research both in thesis and popular science form. The course consists of supervision sessions and seminars.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:

identify and formulate researchable questions relevant to the field of sport science,

account for and critically review current research in the field of sport science,

justify the chosen theory and methodology, as well as apply these in own research,

discuss the development and results of their own research on the basis of relevant scientific, social and ethical aspects, and communicate and defend their own work and act as an opponent on another student´s work.

Learning activities

The course contains varied work formats that can consist of seminars, group exercises and self-study. The sessions that require compulsory attendance are announced at the start of the course.

Assessments

The course is examined through a scientific thesis where the student demonstrates that they have acquired the knowledge indicated in the learning outcomes. In a final seminar, the student's ability to defend their work and to oppose another's work is assessed.
The grading criterion are announced by the course leader at the start of the course.

Grading system

Course literature and other teaching materials

Determined in consultation with the supervisor.

Course evaluation

The University provides students who participate in or who have completed a course with the opportunity to make known their experiences and viewpoints with regards to the course by completing a course evaluation administered by the University. The University will compile and summarize the results of course evaluations as well as informing participants of the results and any decisions relating to measures initiated in response to the course evaluations. The results will be made available to the students (HF 1:14).